Abstract Some of the most critical competencies students need to acquire become control engineers require performing practices under actual industrial conditions. This means that they must not only master theoretical aspects discipline but also skills and attitudes face unpredictable real-world situations. Software tools such as Matlab/Simulink are widely used train design validation controller...

The rapid emerging technologies in various fields permitted the creation of simulation tools. These tools are designed to replicate physical systems order provide faster, cheaper and more detailed illustrative analysis system. In this regard, concept digital twins has been introduced generally define these fact, according creator twin term Micheal Grieves, a is defined as system, replica system...

There is a growing interest of using Ethernet to support time constrained communication raised from process control, factory automation and other real-time applications. This paper first presents a comprehensive analysis of the temporal characteristics of traditional Ethernet and the improvements for them, then summarizes the interesting features offered by a switched Ethernet for supporting ti...

Field-level networks have been one of the keys to modern automation systems. Be it in factory, process, or building automation, networks allow for horizontal and vertical integration of distributed devices and functions. This paper reviews the evolution of field-level networks comprising fieldbus systems, industrial Ethernet, and recent industrial wireless networks. The main focus is on demonst...

The construction industry at-large is dominated by numerous small and specialized sub-contractors who typically are not technologically advanced enough to embrace automation. The sector that represents factory built housing (the modular, prefab, panelized, precast, etc.) is an exception. Since the products are built in factories, the principles of mass production and mass customization that are...

Education courses on automation usually address the development of a control system considering only simplified theoretical frameworks and using nominal simulations in order to verify the correctness of the developed control solution. This approach contrasts with industrial practice where automation systems are usually developed on the basis of the engineers experience and directly tested on th...